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Recent coverage of Athens from local and regional media.

The Athens Messengercouncil member arrest

City council member arrested, charged for alleged assault

City council member arrested, charged for alleged assault The Athens Messenger

Oct 28, 2026

Athens County Independentcouncil member arrest

Athens council member arrested for alleged assault

Athens council member arrested for alleged assault Athens County Independent

Oct 28, 2026

WOUB Public Media -data center moratorium

Athens City Council approves a one-year moratorium on data centers

Athens City Council approves a one-year moratorium on data centers WOUB Public Media -

Aug 4, 2026

WOWK 13 Newsinvasive species removal

City of Athens hires goats to remove invasive species

City of Athens hires goats to remove invasive species WOWK 13 News

Jul 10, 2026

WOUB Public Media -affordable housing review

An affordable housing project in Athens Township will go before the city for review

An affordable housing project in Athens Township will go before the city for review WOUB Public Media -

Jun 15, 2026

Athens County Independentpublic health event

Athens City-County Health Department to host free healthcare event free July 31–Aug. 2, 2026

Athens City-County Health Department to host free healthcare event free July 31–Aug. 2, 2026 Athens County Independent

Jun 1, 2026

Athens County Independentcity auditor retirement

Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor

Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor Athens County Independent

May 28, 2026

Athens County Independentparking garage system change

Athens City Parking Garage using new system starting Monday, May 18, 2026

Athens City Parking Garage using new system starting Monday, May 18, 2026 Athens County Independent

May 14, 2026

WOUB Public Media -affordable housing land transfer

Athens City Council approves land transfer for an affordable housing development

Athens City Council approves land transfer for an affordable housing development WOUB Public Media -

May 8, 2026

WOUB Public Media -income tax increase election

The fate of a proposed Athens income tax increase is uncertain for now because of provisional ballots

The fate of a proposed Athens income tax increase is uncertain for now because of provisional ballots WOUB Public Media -

May 6, 2026

WSAZincome tax levy

Decision 2026 | City of Athens income tax levy, explained

Decision 2026 | City of Athens income tax levy, explained WSAZ

Apr 20, 2026

Ohio Universitydisability access event

'Walk, Talk and Roll' with Athens City Commission on Disabilities on April 10

'Walk, Talk and Roll' with Athens City Commission on Disabilities on April 10 Ohio University

Apr 9, 2026

Community pulse

52 Lorene lot split

2027 budget

Non-union staffing ordinance

Neighborhood corridor overlay / parking

Rumpke refuse contract

Athens Community Drive-Thru liquor permit

Children Services annexation

Street closure fees

Neighborhood corridor overlay

C-2 Liquor Permit (Athens Community Drive Thru)

2027 Non-Union Pay/Benefits

Bicycle parking ordinance

Variance conditions — Board of Zoning Appeals

52 Lorraine lot split / housing

Welcome Home Ohio PUD

Mount Zion flooding

Warren Road street conditions

Flooding mitigation

Special event street closure fees

East State Street sewer backflow

Richland Avenue pedestrian safety

Electric municipalization

Neighborhood Corridor Overlay Zone

Resolution R-06-26 civility

Mount Zion stormwater flooding / equity

Richland Avenue construction impact on businesses

Mount Zion stormwater flooding

Richland Avenue construction notice

93 Hudson Avenue PUD / Welcome Home Ohio

Flooding / sewer backflow

Flooding / sewer backup

Parking fines

Flooding

Storm sewer maintenance

Council rules on public comment

Community Reinvestment Area

Community pavilion

Data center moratorium

116 Central Avenue substitution

71 Morris Avenue fence variance

Possible future expansion phases

Public transit service options

Avenel Crossing traffic and process

Legal process and public notice

Transit access for low-income residents

Road capacity and pedestrian safety

ADA accessibility

DORA expansion

2026 street paving

Street repair funding